James Pollock, Sons and Co
From Graces Guide
James Pollock, Sons and Co. were based on the Isle of Sheppey, Faversham, Kent, England. The shipyard was originally set up to make shallow-draft "X" class barges for the Admiralty.
Shipbuilding
- 1900s - The yard made two experimental ferro-concrete barges, followed by a number of steel motor coasters.
- 1920s - The yard continued making steel motor coasters along with tugs, coastal tankers and motor barges.
- 1930s - The above work took the yard through the 1930s.
- World War II - output form the yard included two coasters, two "VIC" type Clyde puffers, a submarine and many barges for both Admiralty and Thames use. In addition, two aircraft transport ships and two other coasters (initially beginning life as aircraft carriers)
- Post war - Over the next twenty or so years, the yard carried on making coasters, tugs, and salvage craft.
- 1960s - The yard ceased production in 1969 and the company was liquidated in 1970.
Sources of Information
British Shipbuilding Yards. 3 vols by Norman L. Middlemiss